Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782750215
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Walking on La Palma
Author: Paddy DillonPublisher: Cicerone Press
ISBN: 1783626976
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Guide to walking on La Palma. In total 45 day walks are described ranging from 7 to 32km in length, and covering a wide variety of terrain. Although La Palma is one of the smaller Canary Islands, there are routes of all types from easy strolls to hands-on scrambling, from simple day walks to long-distance treks on rocky mountain paths, including the GR130, which circumnavigates the island, and the island-hopping GR131. With full route descriptions, including custom-made maps, refreshment options and transport for each walk, accommodation, useful contacts and a Spanish-English glossary. The book also includes lots of background information on geology, wildlife, plants and flowers. The circular GR130 trail takes about a week to complete and can be started and finished at any point around the island. The GR131 trail is exclusively high level and mountainous, requiring careful planning. The dramatic volcanic landscape of La Palma, reputed to be one of the steepest islands in the world, is little-known outside the Canaries, but offers an ideal winter walking destination for walkers of most abilities, featuring rocky treks and mountain paths.
Author: Klaus WolfspergerLa Palma
Author: Klaus WolfspergerPublisher: Bergverlag Rother
ISBN: 9783763348084
Category : La Palma (Canary Islands)
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
The greenest of the Canary Islands awaits the walker with more variety of landscapes than can be found in any other similarly small region in the world. WIde valleys, wild gorges and crater landscapes, pine- and laurel forests, banana plantations, cascades and waterfalls form a rich contrast with one another. THe walking here is superb and the dark-black beaches, beautiful as they are, pale into insignificance in comparison to the offerings of nature which in all corners of the island surprise you with ever-changing scenery. THe island offers incomparably pleasant strolls between gleaming lava beaches, lush laurel woods and cloud-ringed ridges. ANd ever-present is the deep blue Atlantic. LA Palma is made for the walker who loves nature and seeks adventures away from the noisy beach resorts and cheap tourist attractions. This guide presents the walker with a wide range of enjoyable walks incorporating every region on the island: from physically demanding excursions into the rugged barrancos in the north to the romantic scenery of the setting sun on the 2000 metre peaks, not to mention the truly phenomenal volcano route; from gentle walks through bright green pine forests and across dark lava streams to the most spectacular destination on the island: the giant unspoilt landscape of the Caldera de Taburiente, surrounded by thousand metre high precipices, one of the greatest erosion craters in the world. This Rother guide is the most comprehensive and popular walking guide to La Palma and has been the definitive guide for many years. THe present edition has been totally revised and now extended to include 69 walks - an all-round successful guide, excellently illustrated with maps (scale 1:50,000), which will arouse your curiosity and can be highly recommended to all mountain lovers on La Palma.
Landscapes of la Palma and El Hierro
Author: Noel RochfordPublisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 9781856912143
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
A car-touring and walking guide to the Canary Islands of La Palma and El Hierro. It presents advice on different walks, along with topographical walking maps and a fold-out touring map, which have been much revised for this edition. Many short walks for motorists are suggested, along with recommendations of areas for picnics.
Author: NOEL. ROCHFORDLa Palma ...in a different way! Travel Guide 2020
Author: Andrea MüllerPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752880341
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
1st edition 2020 La Palma, the small Isla Bonita, is the greenest and most versatile Canary Island of the archipelago. The travel guide La Palma...in a different way! 2020 brings you with numerous detailed maps and exact information to all highlights. Start with a detailed described city tour through the capital Santa Cruz de La Palma and let your discoverer heart beat faster. The main shopping street O'Daly leads you along magnificent buildings to the Plaza de España with the towering Iglesia de Salvador. Learn all about the important capital festival at the Bajada de La Virgen Interpretation Centre, which is held in honour of the island's patron saint. Visit the old market hall La Recova and the large island museum Museo Insular. Admire the wooden balconies Balcones Tipicos, which are the symbol of the capital, and take a breath of discovery on Christopher Columbus' Santa Maria in the Museo Barco de la Virgen. In Breña Alta, shop with nuns at the Monasterio El Cister and see how hand-rolled cigars are made at the Museo del Puro Palmero and Puros Artesanos. Bathe on the beautiful lava beaches of the popular town of Los Cancajos and smile at the legendary history of the twin dragon trees of San Isidro. In Villa de Mazo, visit the Corpus Christi Museum Museo Casa Roja, watch ancient Canarian pottery being made at Ceramica El Molino and visit the aboriginal caves Cuevas del Belmaco. At the southern tip you can enjoy fabulous views during a crater hike in the centre of Volcán de San Antonio and meet salt workers in the Salinas de Fuencaliente. Visit the new Centro Reserva Marina next to the Faro de Fuencaliente lighthouse and taste the excellent wines at Bodegas Teneguia. Be sure to visit the Casa Museo del Vino wine museum in Las Manchas, where you can taste and buy all the island wines. The newly opened Caña del Fuego explains the earliest volcanic eruptions on La Palma. Do not miss to book a guided tour through the dark volcanic cave.
Walking on La Palma
Author: Paddy DillonPublisher: Cicerone Press
ISBN: 9781852846046
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Walking guide by Paddy Dillon to La Palma in the Canary Islands, with 45 day walks and sections of waymarked long-distance trails GR130 and GR131 described. Routes in Caldera de Taburiente national park and from Santa Cruz on mule tracks and pilgrim trails illustrated with detailed contour maps. Suitable for walkers of all abilities.
Author: Klaus WolfspergerWanderführer La Palma (La Palma Hiking Guide)
Author: Madhu MoralesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Embark on an incredible journey as you delve into the captivating pages of "Wanderführer La Palma (La Palma Hiking Guide)." Discover the 22 must-see destinations that this island has to offer, ranging from the breathtaking Caldera de Taburiente to the charming Playa de Tazacorte. This all-inclusive guide is your ultimate companion for your La Palma hiking expedition, presenting hand-picked itineraries, valuable insights on accommodations, and extensive information on visas, residency, and local attractions. Immerse yourself in the splendid beauty of La Palma with meticulously outlined hiking trails that can be easily navigated using top-notch mobile apps. Whether you're an experienced adventurer or a first-time visitor, this book serves as your gateway to an unparalleled exploration of La Palma's awe-inspiring natural wonders and rich cultural heritage.
